[Elecraft] K1 Manual Errata Sheet - add these?

[Mike Morrow]

Jeff wrote:

> Page 30, column 2, box 2:  Add "Do NOT use a power supply over [3?]
> amps as any short on the board could vaporize a trace.

A wise man would always use a fused DC power lead, not just for initial testing but also for normal operation.  If you ever develope a DC power short, such as a shorted D19 (zener across the final PA) due to transmitting without an appropriate antenna, you'll wish you had that fuse.

>I also feel that a complete list of needed tools should be provided in
>the manual,  including: a temperature-controlled soldering iron and how
>to set it, ...

A temperature controlled iron is an optional luxury item.  I've never used one in more than fourty years of soldering projects.  Presumably there would be instructions included with the unit.

> a digital multimeter (and a brief description of how to use one ...

It doesn't seem reasonable to require a kit manufacturer to provide all this basic "skill of the craft" type training.  I know Heathkit never did, nor do any other ham kit manufacturers of whom I am aware.  When training of this nature is required, most get it in person from a kindly and helpful "Elmer."

I don't recall finding any problems with the manual I used for my old K1 SN 175.  I do think it's past time for the current K1 manual, last revised 2.5 years ago, to be revised to correct the order of steps for installing a jumper at RF-RFC8 prior to doing voltage tests.  Some people seem to miss Errata Sheet instructions.

73,
Mike / KK5F